Job Animal Control Enforcement Officer

Position Concept

The Animal Control Enforcement Officer performs field work advising citizens and enforcing county ordinances and state statutes pertaining to Animal and Rabies Control laws. The member performs operational, clerical and public relations duties and tasks specific to the position.

The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following : interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision.

The Animal Control Enforcement Officer may perform other related duties and tasks, as required and shall have the physical, mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

Employee Benefits

Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

FRS Retirement

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Education Incentives

Deferred Compensation Plan

Wellness Incentives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Employee Gym

Free Employee Health Clinic

Essential Functions

Advise citizens on animal ownership

Obtain animal bite information

Inform public of animal control regulations

Advise public of complaint procedures

Act as liaison between complaint parties

Locate reported stray animals

Check for rabies tags

Locate animal owners

Ensure enforcement of regulations / and ordinances

Issues citations / summonses

Act as witness in court

Investigate calls / complaints

Prepare animals for rabies testing

Destroys / disposes of unwanted / diseased animals

Collects animal carcasses

Assist in redemption of animals to the public

Assist in boarding area maintenance

Performs kennel duties

Prepare forms and reports

Assist with central office duties

Attend Meetings

Perform clerical duties as required

Perform chemical immobilization

Education, Professional Certification or License

High School or GED

Valid Florida driver's license

Notary for the State of Florida

Successful completion of a 40 hour minimum standards training course approved by the Florida Animal Control Association

Successful completion of state approved euthanasia training

Maintain Certification as required by Florida State Statutes

Successful completion of Chemical Immobilization Training

Professional Experience

Customer service, public contact or animal / kennel related work experience

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications

Environmental Conditions

Work is subject to stand-by and / or call out for emergencies and shift work

Must carry a pager and / or cell phone when on / off duty

Work involves day and / or night, exposure to inclement weather

Work may require acts of physical endurance and agility

Knowledge of

PCSO policy and procedure

Safety rules and regulations

General care of animals

Animal control ordinances / procedures

Chemical Immobilization techniques

Notary laws

Florida State Statutes concerning animals

Resources

First aid procedures

Animal diseases

Rabies control

Judicial procedures

Geographical area

Ability to

Read and write English

Operate motor vehicle

Read a map

Control animals

Respond to emergency situations

Perform under stressful conditions

Work independently

Skills

Report writing

Computer

Interpersonal

Keyboarding

Public speaking

Problem solving

Decision making

Analytical

Telephone

Communication

Clerical

Investigative

Physical Requirements

Walk

Lift / carry push / pull 70 lbs

Speak English understandably

Sit for long periods

Stand for long periods

See at normal range or with accommodation

Hear at normal range or with accommodation

Manual dexterity

Ambulate independently

Run

Climb

Stoop

Bend

Kneel

Crawl

Recognize colors

Strength to control animals

Must complete prescribed inoculations for pre-rabies vaccines

Other

FCIC / NCIC : Florida Crime Information Center / National Crime Information Center

FDLE : Florida Department of Law Enforcement

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V

Min USD $46,813.94 / Yr.

Max USD $63,802.34 / Yr.